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Our MC 110: Media Composer Fundamentals II class is a three-day course that introduces the concepts of nonlinear editing and includes all basic features of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh. Media Composer Fundamentals II (MC110) is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions.
An intermediate course, this course is designed to teach students the technical and organization skills of an assistant editor, and develop their editorial skills with the tools and techniques required to produce a well-edited video. From using dynamic trim techniques to shape the actor’s performances in a dramatic scene, to quickly assembling a news package to meet deadline, this course empowers novice users to take their Media Composer skills to the next level. Class projects and exercises are hands-on, giving students the opportunity to work on an unscripted documentary project, as well as a scripted comedy scene.
This course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer video effects capabilities and in conjunction with the Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101) course, will prepare you to earn the credential of Avid Certified User (Media Composer).
Who is this class for?
Editors, Assistant editors, and Multimedia producers.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of the course Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101)
- A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems
- Experience video production or post-production is strongly recommended
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Create custom project sizes, including larger than HD (2K, 4K, etc)
- Understand the operational implications of working in larger-than-HD projects
- Link to media files and copy, consolidate or transcode the media, as needed
- Synchronize video and audio from separate sources
- Organize project bins using common industry conventions
- Quickly assemble a scene using storyboard editing, plus Top, Tail and Extend
- Use various search tools to locate a desired clip
- Create multiple versions of a sequence to track the creative process.
- Utilize Media Composer’s best-in-class trim tools to dynamically adjust the pacing of a scene
- Adjust Clip Gain, and utilize Pan and Volume automation to create and integrated audio mix.
- Create pan-and-zoom style “camera” moves over still images or video.
- Solve common image problems with effects to stabilize the image, blur faces and logos, and erase unwanted jump cuts
- Create freeze-frames, slow-motion and TimeWarp effects
- Use multilayer effects to create split-screens, superimposed images, and more
- Composite video elements using the SpectraMatte effect to create a chroma-key.
- Intelligently render effects sequences to improve playback performance
- Create animated titles using NewBlue Titler Pro
- Selectively delete unwanted render files to keep the media drives clutter-free
- Understand how to correctly backup project files and associated media files
- Restore lost work using Avid’s autosave feature
- Relink media files
- Resolve common technical issues, including “Media Offline”
- Identify and adjust common Settings to increase efficiency and avoid complications
- Output the finished program according to common broadcast delivery standards
- Be ready to sit the associated certification exam
Weekend and Three-day intensives are from 10am-6pm.
Cost: $995 (includes Avid Certified Courseware)
To register please visit: mewshop.com/registration
Manhattan Edit Workshop offers a full range of courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Blackmagic, Assimilate and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.
Our signature Six-Week Intensive is a jump-start for anyone looking for a career in editing. Learn Avid, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, work with top editors, and create a professional reel to let your talent speak for itself.
Weekend and one-week classes introduce and solidify the core concepts, while custom one on ones let you set your goals at your own pace.
Corporate and group training customizes a curriculum, either in-house or on-site, for professionals eager to learn a new skill or to build on an existing one.
Our instructors are working professionals, as well as certified Avid, Blackmagic, Assimilate and Adobe trainers. A maximum teacher to student ratio of 1:6* ensures individualized attention and allows students to work at their own pace.
All classes are split between lecture and hands-on exercise-so you'll be cutting on your own edit system from day one.
Please email or call us at 212.414.9570 to discuss the class that is right for you.
* Teacher to student ratio does not apply to some of our specialty and masterclass workshops ...
